Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5156: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5156 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- CONDOMINIUM LAW. Primary sponsor: Deb Fellela (Democratic), Bob Phillips (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the “meetings” requirements from § 34-36.1-3.08 be applicable to condominiums created before July 1, 1982, and would permit remote participation in condominium meetings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Bob Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/05/2025 House passed Sub A
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/05/2025)
- 05/29/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 05/23/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/29/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Meeting postponed (05/22/2025)
- 05/22/2025 Meeting postponed (05/22/2025)
- 05/16/2025 Proposed Substitute
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